PH Consulate General in Honolulu Joins Observance of 40th National Disability Week
Officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu recite the Loyalty Pledge of an Advocate of the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities in celebration of the 40th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. (Honolulu PCG photo)
HONOLULU 27 July 2018 — In celebration of the 40th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week, officers, staff and consular applicants of the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, led by Acting Head of Post Roberto T. Bernardo, made the “Loyalty Pledge of an Advocate of the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities” on 16 July 2018 following its weekly flag-raising ceremony.
Over the years, the Philippine Government had exerted efforts in uplifting the economic and social welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country. On 19 August 2000, Proclamation No. 361 was issued, declaring every third week of July as the “National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week” to raise awareness on the problems on disability, and encourage every citizen to take active responsibility in addressing these issues.
By understanding their needs and capabilities, opportunities for PWDs were created by the government making them more productive, self-reliant, and empowered to participate as active citizens for the betterment of society and the development of the economy.
This year’s theme of the 10th NPDR Week is “Kakayahan at Kasanayan Para sa Kabuhayan Tungo sa Kaunlaran.” END
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